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Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950) was an African-American
historian, author, journalist and the founder of Black History
Month. He is considered the first to conduct a scholarly effort to
popularize the value of Black History.
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The Mis-education of the Negro
Dr. Carter G. Woodson; Contributions by Mint Editions
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"History shows that it does not matter who is in power... those who
have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on
others, never obtain any more rights or privileges in the end than
they did in the beginning."Dr. Carter G. Woodson was an
extraordinary scholar and an important figure in the Afrocentrism
movement. Being one of the first people to study African-American
history and the history of the African diaspora at large, he is
known today as the "Father of Black History," for his incredible
contributions to the field. His magnum opus, The Mis-education of
the Negro (1933) and its spiritual predecessor The Education of the
Negro Prior to 1861 (1919) are considered to be among the most
comprehensive studies of the history of African-American education
in the United States published in the early twentieth century. As
individual works, The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861
functions as a documentation of the ways in which obtaining
education provided mental and intellectual freedom to both enslaved
and freed Africans in America; and The Mis-education of the Negro
explores the effects of slavery on Black minds, challenging the
effectiveness and overall intent of the United States Educational
System in regard to the cultural indoctrination of Black Americans.
Together, these two works laid the foundation for Woodson's
argument in favor of Black History Week, which would eventually
grow to be recognized nationally as Black History Month; and are
essential to the cultural understanding of the importance in
recognizing African-American history as a legitimate field of
study.Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover,
this edition of The Mis-education of the Negro is an indispensable
reimagining of a crucial work of Black History for the modern
reader.
New to Penguin Classics, one of the most influential works of Black
social criticism ever written The Mis-education of the Negro is
today considered one of the most influential works by 'the father
of Black history', Carter G. Woodson, setting the table for
generations of antiracist teaching pioneered by Black educators. As
both student and teacher, Woodson witnessed the distortions of
Black life in the history and literature taught in schools and
universities. He believed that there was a relationship between
these distortions and the violence that circumscribed Black life in
the material world, declaring, "There would be no lynching it if
did not start in the schoolroom." Mixing social criticism, history,
theory and memoir, The Mis-education of the Negro argues cogently
that students, teachers, and leaders needed to be educated in a
manner that was accountable to Black experiences and lived
realities, both past and present.
The Mis-Education of the Negro is one of the most important books
on education ever written. Carter G. Woodson shows us the weakness
of Euro-centric based curriculums that fail to include African
American history and culture. This system mis-educates the African
American student, failing to prepare them for success and to give
them an adequate sense of who they are within the system that they
must live. Woodson provides many strong solutions to the problems
he identifies. A must-read for anyone working in the education
field.
Originally released in 1933, "The Mis-Education of the Negro"
continues to resonate today, raising questions that readers are
still trying to answer. The impact of slavery on the Black psyche
is explored and questions are raised about our education system,
such as what and who African Americans are educated for, the
difference between education and training, and which of these
African Americans are receiving. Woodson provides solutions to
these challenges, but these require more study, discipline, and an
Afrocentric worldview. This new edition contains a biographical
profile of the author, a new introduction, and study
questions.
The Mis-Education of the Negro is one of the most important books
on education ever written. Carter G. Woodson shows us the weakness
of Euro-centric based curriculums that fail to include African
American history and culture. This system mis-educates the African
American student, failing to prepare them for success and to give
them an adequate sense of who they are within the system that they
must live. Woodson provides many strong solutions to the problems
he identifies. A must-read for anyone working in the education
field.
In 1933, American historian and educator Carter Woodson delivered a
powerful denouncement of "Euro-centric" school curricula that
inspired black Americans to demand relevant learning opportunities
inclusive of their own culture and heritage. Similar thoughts,
expressed in other addresses and articles, formed the basis for
this landmark work by the pioneering crusader of black education.
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The Negro in Our History
By Carter G Woodson
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